Does it require shampoo when cleaning or is it steam?
43191
It requires a special shampoo (available at grocery stores and Walmart) and it does its own heating of the water. I've been satisfied with the level of cleaning. It's small, so it's not for a whole room, but for pet stains, spilled coffee, or a chair, it's been great.
43192
It does not heat the water so you have to put in hot water and use soap (carpet shampoo).
930758
my experience is there is extra scrubbing involved, but the steam is helpful
724745
The steamer part is pretty easy to use in my opinion. Fill the compartment with water, set the vacuum on the pad and turn the dial to steam. I have tile flies and have not noticed streaking. The vacuum container does need cleaned after each use because it's pretty small and really affects the suction if full. Works great for my kitchen to vacuum and steam. Not for the whole house and lots of carpet.
2222149
You do not need shampoo. It cleanses and conditions all in one step. It's hard to believe because there are no suds, but it's true. Make sure to use a lot (20 pumps for shoulder length hair).
836827
It's not actually steam per say...it's more of water being sprayed out, like a wet vac. Hope that helps!
2015477
This is my 2nd one of these and I've never cleaned the boiler. I don't think you can access the boiler to clean it. The iron gets very hot, hot enough to give you steam burns if your fingers get too close. It will iron out linen and cotton. I find it easier to air dry those fabrics before ironing them and the wrinkles iron out easier.
2129268
I generally use conditioner after the shampoo. Strawberry scented is especially effective.
853566
No, it does not produce steam and you can't see steam coming out of it. I don't know why they call it a steamer. The powerbrush part of it, however, is phenomenal and we really like how well it cleans. We like it better than the ones with the heating elements that purport to be good on pet stains. This one works better and is smaller for storage purposes.
1144075
None for me! Between the steam and whatever you soap/shampoo with, it's clean, fresh, and doesn't even collect mold. I'm quite loving the zen of my bathroom.
1602675
It has a flat attachment with holes to steam the carpet on low setting. The scrubbing action is quite vigorous and I don't think it will be good for the carpet strands. I pretreat with my own cleaner and spot steam, or do an overall quick refresh. If you want to shampoo, best to rent a shampooer or hire a professional.
531815
The manual says that everything needs to be upright to steam properly, however I have used it in this fashion and while you're taking a risk of burning yourself, I've been able to do it just fine. Just know that's not how it's desigend to be used.
1214982
Yes, you have to keep the steam button depressed to activate. It cleans well and I am happy with it in that regard but I get white areas on my brick red ceramic tile floor that I have yet to figure out how to deal with so I'm not using it as much as I'd like.
944551
All it does is steam. It does not clean carpets. It sanitizes clean carpets.
779276
I don't how dry it is... Steam is water and eventually the cleaning pad is wet.
1907508
A little steam escapes. I've only had it a few weeks, but every time I've used it, it does a great job. I love it so far.
1785126
It's not really steam, but very hot water. We have cream color carpet with 2 dogs and it is the best cleaner I've ever owned. I use club soda and it extracts the liquid and dries very fast; usually 30 min. You would not go wrong with the carpet cleaner
463470
Yes, it is only Steam. I add a little bit of white vinegar to clean and freshen my tile floors.